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Meta to change policy after huge EU fine – Brussels
The US tech giant has been forced to allow users to opt out of personalized advertising to comply with the bloc’s digital regulations
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Rahm Emanuel says US should follow Australia’s youth social media ban
The potential 2028 presidential contender doesn't want kids under 16 on popular social platforms, citing health and safety concerns.
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Spotify finally brings music videos to the US
The company promises a best-in-class experience to rival other platforms.
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Instagram gives users control of their algorithms in new feature
Users can note which content they would like to view more frequently.
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Digital regulation: Thierry Breton faces sanctions as US-EU dispute intensifies
Former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, who led tech sector regulation efforts, is now barred from having a US visa. The Trump administration condemned the EU's online content moderation measures as 'censorship.'
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The relentless rise of YouTube
As well as being the dominant platform in podcasting and having a growing presence in live sport, it is now the leader in TV and streaming in the US
Democrats press Trump adviser over AI systems used for explicit deepfakes
House lawmakers sought answers from tech policy chief Michael Kratsios about U.S. government contracts with xAI.
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ChatGPT to start showing ads in the US
Ads to be placed alongside answers as OpenAI looks to beef up revenue for flagship AI product
‘Time to take my music off’: Spotify revolt
The streaming giant’s shares have plummeted as furious users threaten to abandon the platform over a controversial issue.
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Snapchat settles to avoid social media addiction trial
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) – Snapchat on Wednesday confirmed it made a deal to avoid a US civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media.
Spotify in freefall, boss lashes out
Spotify has addressed concerns about artist royalties just days after it was revealed that the company’s stock had dropped over 40% in the last six months.
WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app
Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as it tightens control of online communication and pushes people toward a state-backed alternative
